Eastland water restrictions lifted after less than two weeks

Less than 10 days after implementing watering restrictions, the city of Eastland lifted those restrictions because Lake Leon, its water source, has risen by two feet.

“We figured out how to make it rain,” Eastland Mayor Mark Pipkin said in a news release from the city. “All we have to do is to impose water use restrictions.”

The restrictions that went into effect March 31 were lifted Tuesday.

“We are thrilled that we received the much needed moisture and are hopeful we haven’t seen the end of it,” Pipkin said.

The city’s water use restrictions are tied to Lake Leon’s level. Rains last week provided enough water to keep the level above the water use restriction trigger point for six to eight weeks, even if no additional rain falls.

Although use restrictions have been lifted, city officials recommend that water customers continue using the odd/even watering schedule.

Addresses ending in odd numbers should only water outside on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Addresses ending in even numbers should only water outside on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.